King James Bible
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

New King James Version
For he not only accepted the exhortation, but being more diligent, he went to you of his own accord.

American Standard Version
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

Berean Study Bible
For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.

English Revised Version
For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

World English Bible
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.

Young's Literal Translation
because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,

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